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ST. CECILIA ACADEMY

4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

615-298-4525; Grades: 7 - 12 (girls only)

Enrollment: 300; Established: 1860 stcecilia.edu

Exercising its mission on the foundation of the life and teaching of the Catholic Church, St. Cecilia Academy enables young women, equips them to excel, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity. St. Cecilia Academy was founded in 1860 by the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and is the oldest continually operating Academy in Nashville. The all-girls college preparatory school provides a rigorous liberal arts academic program for girls in grades 7-12. Offering 30 AP and Honors classes, 12 varsity sports, and an array of extracurricular clubs and activities, St. Cecilia is unique, rooted in a vibrant Christcentered environment marked by academic rigor and a nurturing community spirit.

SAINT EDWARD SCHOOL

190 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211

615-833-5770; Grades: PreK3 - 8

Enrollment: 197; Established: 1952 ses.stedward.org

St. Edward Church and School are a well-known and respected Roman Catholic Community in the Diocese of Nashville. Our parish school (SES) is grounded in a strong sense of community and tradition, with more than 70 years of experience in providing Catholic education in the Nashville area. Students of all racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds gather daily to learn, play, serve, and pray together. SES has a dedicated teaching sta who ensure that students receive a balance of academic rigor, social-emotional learning, individualized attention, and faith formation. At St. Edward School, we are cultivating the next generation of Saints and Scholars!

SAINT HENRY SCHOOL

6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205

615-352-1328; Grades: PreK - 8

Enrollment: 705; Established: 1957 sthenryschool.org

Saint Henry School provides a vibrant, faith-filled, academically rich school environment. In all grades, students engage in the core subjects of Religion, Math, Science, Literature, English and Social Studies, thus continually deepening their comprehension of fundamental concepts and skills. We offer academic contests in almost every discipline (National History, Spelling and Geography Bees, Math and Science Olympiads, MTSU STEM Expo, Lego League, Middle Tennessee Vocal Association Contest, Mid-State Band Competition, and Nashville Art Shows/ Contests). We have sports teams for all levels of play, a spring drama production, forensics, scouts and many service opportunities. Full-time nurse practitioner, school counselor, and security officer on staff, as well as a Resource Department for educational testing, guidance and instructional support. Before and aftercare are available.

Christian Schools

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY (CPA) 2323-A Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215 615-373-9550; Grades: Preschool - 12

Enrollment: 1,337; Established: 1985 cpalions.org or cpalions.org/virtualtour

Christ Presbyterian Academy (CPA), is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory school for grades preschool through 12. CPA provides transformational education through a Christian worldview and offers extensive programs to develop the diverse potential of each student.

CPA is a ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church. We invite you to visit our campus to learn more.

Davidson Academy

1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville, TN 37207

615-860-5300; Grades: PreK3 - 12

Enrollment: 630; Established: 1980 davidsonacademy.com

Davidson Academy offers a strong Christian foundation for college preparation by nurturing spiritual, intellectual, physical and social growth in an interdenominational setting. We celebrate a tradition of providing a safe, Christ-centered community where students are inspired to BE compassionate and creative, BUILD relationships with each other and with God, and BECOME servant leaders and all God intended. Our students have earned a 100-percent college acceptance rate, while the average amount in awarded scholarship offers exceeds $140,000 per student.

EZELL-HARDING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (EHCS)

574 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013

615-367-0532; Grades: 2 yrs - grade 12

Enrollment: 400; Established: 1973 ezellharding.com

Ezell-Harding Christian School (EHCS) helps students ages 2 through 12th grade to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Our students average an ACT score of 25 and enjoy a 96 percent college placement rate. Members of the TSSAA, the Eagles have 18 total state championships in athletics. With faith as our cornerstone, EHCS students, teachers, parents and administrators bear witness to the world that life together in God is beautiful.

FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY (FRA)

4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220

615-832-8845; Grades: PreK - 12

Enrollment: 925; Established: 1971 franklinroadacademy.com

Franklin Road Academy is a PreK - 12th grade coeducational independent school offering a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community. FRA provides an excellent education within a collaborative learning environment, preparing students to attend the finest colleges and universities while also cultivating a concern for others. FRA is big enough to offer students opportunities to lead and pursue their passions and small enough to know our families and their stories. We foster a healthy student experience, with intentional class sizes allowing students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form.

GOODPASTURE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (GCS)

619 W. Due West Ave., Madison, TN 37115

615-868-2600; Grades: 12 mos - grade 12

Enrollment: 945; Established: 1965 goodpasture.org

Goodpasture is a place for students to foster a daily experience with Jesus. We o er a challenging environment in which each student may pursue and achieve individual academic, athletic and spiritual goals. On our Christcentered campus, students of all faiths are welcome. Great Beginnings and preschool students learn through academic, social, physical, and spiritual experiences to become successful for Kindergarten. Kindergarten through fifth grade students attend various special classes: Spanish, STEM lab, music, art, technology lab and library each week. Elementary students participate in P.E. daily. Students may compete in athletics starting in 5th grade and continuing to the varsity level. Sixth through eighth grade students are introduced to a variety of elective

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• 14 National Merit Semifinalists, 142 AP Scholars or higher in 2022.

• More than 200 boys per year participate in school-funded international exchanges and programs on six continents.

• 17 varsity sports competing at the highest level, including recent champions in basketball, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, rowing, soccer, riflery, and football.

• 80+ different clubs and activities.

• Nationally-recognized Visual and Performing Arts programs.

• 70% of faculty hold advanced degrees, including 25 doctorates.

• 20% of students receive $2.8 million in need-based financial aid.

• One of the nation’s top debate programs.

• 27 Advanced Placement courses offered.